About Me!

Hey, I'm Nic Macdonald, a graduate of Queen's University with a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering. Originally from Calgary, AB, I grew up in a family where entrepreneurship and tech were part of dinner table conversations, fostering my passion for creation and curiosity. In high school, I volunteered at a youth crisis and suicide support line, which sparked my desire to help those around me and find solutions to challenging situations. Initially, I aimed to become a biomedical engineer and attend medical school to help people in the purest way I knew. However, during my undergrad, I realized that helping people and solving real problems extended far beyond what I had previously thought. I chose Computer Engineering not to become a software developer but because of the field's wide applicability and ever-changing nature. I knew it would provide a strong foundation for a career of continuous learning and curiosity. I discovered product management almost by accident, but I immediately knew it was the culmination of everything I wanted in a role: complex problem-solving, working with technical teams, aligning with business goals, and constantly driving value. I was fortunate to start this journey with a year-long internship at ecobee, where I learned from some of the best product minds about what high-functioning product managers and development teams look like. Now, I am looking for my next opportunity to contribute, learn, and push the boundaries of what tech can do.